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Grandeur Nature : an unusual walk in Varengeville-sur-Mer

Art in the landscape In Varengeville-sur-Mer, there is the English Channel, the white cliffs of the Côte d'Albâtre and a picturesque Norman village nestled in the greenery. But there are also land art installations to discover as part of the festival Grandeur Nature. As the very essence of ...

09
Sep
2021

5 dream beaches for a romantic getaway in France

ch of Estagnol. With its crystal clear waters that have nothing to envy to a lagoon, this beach is perfect for a romantic getaway: in front of this landscape, you could believe you are in Bora-Bora without leaving France! This idyllic beach is located in the commune of Bormes-les-Mimosas on th ...

03
Aug
2022

The Hortillonnages of Amiens: gardens floating on water.

d to island on the ponds of Clermont. Good to know This year, the 14th edition of this festival will take place from May 27th to October 15th, 2023. 50 landscape productions are scattered throughout the Hortillonnages and await discovery along the water. These installations have been imagined and p ...

13
Mar
2012

Côte d'Azur: the city of Nice becomes a UNESCO World Heritage Site

ion of the city of Nice on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a 'winter resort city of the Riviera' is a tremendous recognition for the architectural, landscape and urban heritage of the Côte d'Azur capital. The mayor of Nice, Christian Estrosi, described UNESCO's decision as a "historic event, u ...

28
July
2021

Tom Bob: the street artist who hijacks street furniture

ainting, I've been seeing objects of art so the idea comes spontaneously. Sometimes I have to think.' With his singular way of redrawing the urban landscape, this artist invites us to open our eyes wide and take a new look at the city and the elements we don't even see anymore. Bluffing befor ...

12
Nov
2021

Jacques Renoir, Landscapes : a photo exhibition in Nice

An artist to discover Photographer, director and cameraman, Jacques Renoir loves landscapes. He has a lot to live up to since he is the great-grandson of painter Auguste Renoir, the grandson of actor Pierre Renoir, the son of director of photography Claude Renoir and the nephew of director Jean Ren ...

18
Jan
2022

Taiwan : Discover the Beautiful Island differently

is the only park in Taiwan with volcanic geography and hot springs. Near Shamao, Qixing, Datun and Guanyin mountains, offers a beautiful mountainous landscape and pleasant climate that have made the park an ideal resort and many Taiwanese take one of its numerous hiking trails on weekends. Qingt ...

23
June
2022

Forest management: what if France were to take its cue from Portugal?

aged the Landes forest in July 2022 have barely been brought under control and local authorities are already thinking about replanting the devastated landscape. This disaster left its mark, with no less than 21,000 ha of charred forest in Gironde. This disaster is impressive, but it may offer an ...

05
Aug
2022

Wallace fountains: discreet symbols of Paris

a Villette in Paris on July 30, 1872. The installation of these fountains is in line with the great changes wanted by Napoleon III in the Parisian landscape, with the public benches designed by Davioud and the Morris columns. Their dark green color was not chosen by chance: the City of Paris w ...

15
Dec
2022

The Plateau de Beille: the first Nordic site in the Pyrenees

tain bike routes. Throughout the year, visitors can enjoy an exceptional 360-degree panorama and immerse themselves in the mountain, its breathtaking landscapes and its pastoral traditions. This plateau also regularly hosts stages of the Tour de France and the L'Ariégeoise bicycle race. The ...

01
Feb
2023

Travel to Tuscany: 5 good reasons to visit Pratovecchio Stia

1- To admire a typical landscape The municipality of Pratovecchio Stia, born in 2014 from the merger of the two municipalities of Pratovecchio and Stia, is nestled in a characteristic landscape of Casentino, covered with forests and dotted with churches. Casentino refers to the high valley of the ...

30
Aug
2023

Leisure: the great return of guinguettes

, but also to listen to concerts or enjoy outdoor cinema evenings... The setting and friendliness above all else The grand return of guinguettes in the landscape and in the hearts of the French can be partly explained by their bucolic setting. Even though the prices are quite comparable to those of ...

03
Sep
2024

Xeriscaping or the trend of waterless gardening

es creating gardens that do not require watering. This strange word is composed of two roots: xero which means "dry" in Greek and scape which means "landscape" in English. It can therefore be literally translated as dry landscaping in French. Where does the xeriscaping trend come from? Contrary to ...

18
Sep
2024

Cult: 5 Things to Know About the Series Inspired by Loft Story

storyline. Whether one loves or hates the voyeurism inherent in reality TV, one cannot deny the impact this new genre has had on the French audiovisual landscape and our society. This adventure, as much criticized as it was followed by viewers, captivated France for ten weeks and paved the way for ...

22
Oct
2024

Sidi Bou Saïd: a village nicknamed the Santorini of Tunisia

diterranean region, give these places a luminous and refreshing atmosphere that attracts artists, photographers, and tourists in search of picturesque landscapes. These two destinations have another point in common: their prime location by the sea. While the houses of Santorini are built high on th ...

28
Oct
2024

Nostalgia Radio: France's second music radio station

dience, Nostalgie quickly surpassed 8%. A success driven by the vintage wave. Since the 2000s, a wave of nostalgia has swept through the French musical landscape: following the success of the tour featuring 60s artists called "Age tendre et tête de bois", a group of singers from the "Années 80" (8 ...

19
Mar
2007

Garden shed: how to choose it in 5 questions

s. 5- What materials to choose? A garden shed can be made of wood (such as raw fir or Northern fir), metal, or PVC. Wood is a material that blends into any landscape and is suitable for all uses, from simple storage to living spaces. However, this material requires significant implementation (found ...

21
May
2007

Les Nuits du sud : Vence invites world music

resentative of traditional, current or emerging world music (jazz, funk, Kabyle folk) has established itself as an unmissable event in the Côte d'Azur landscape and in the professional music world. It welcomed nearly 60,000 festival-goers in 2012. Highlights of the festival The Nuits du Sud fest ...

05
July
2007

French Riviera: Discovering Cap d'Antibes.

Where is Cap d'Antibes located? The Cap d'Antibes is a peninsula that extends the city of Antibes towards the Mediterranean Sea. This remarkable natural site consists of a hill covered with maritime pines and topped by a lighthouse: the Phare de la Garoupe, which overlooks the bay of Juan-les-Pins ...

13
Sep
2007

5 good reasons to visit the Auvergne Volcanoes Park

e to forging its strong identity. It has nearly 88,000 inhabitants spread across 153 municipalities, as well as 19 partner municipalities. 2- Admire a landscape born of volcanism The Auvergne Volcanoes Park is characterized by a great diversity of reliefs, witnesses to the volcanic activity of the r ...

10
Oct
2007